Original Imperial German WWI Trench Fighting Knife by Gottlieb Hammesfahr & Co. with Scabbard MP 34 The cap has two ventilation

The cap has two ventilation grommets to each side positioned just below the outer edge of the crown seam

This particular kris came from the island of FLORES and dates to the late 18th century

with a few small dents as shown

He was assigned to the 99th Patrol Bomb Squadron in the Pacific Theatre of Operations (PTO)

There is a manufacturer label present

Original Imperial German WWI Trench Fighting Knife by Gottlieb Hammesfahr & Co. with Scabbard MP 34 The cap has two ventilationOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of an original trench fighting knife with scabbard, as used by the Germans in WWI. The design features a full tang with an all wood ribbed hilt secured by two pins. The knife has a single edged dagger blade of 6 inches, with an unsharpened drop point false edge on the top of the blade. Overall length is 10 7 8 inches, and the blade ricasso has a clear maker's mark: GOTTLIEB HAMMESFAHR